COMPETITIVE EVENTS PREPARATION WORKSHOP
The Competitive Events Workshop, held at Stephens College on November 14, brought together 183 registered participants for a hands-on introduction to Missouri HOSA’s competitive event process. Members rotated through stations in Health Professions, Leadership, Emergency Preparedness, and Teamwork, gaining practical experience with the skills, expectations, and scoring criteria they’ll encounter at conferences. Through real-time practice and guided activities, participants learned how skill events evaluated, how leadership and communication impact scoring, and how teamwork and preparedness shape event success. By the end of the workshop, members left with a clearer understanding of the competitive events pathway and increased confidence as they prepare for the upcoming State Leadership Conference in Rolla, Missouri.
Wyatt McDonald, Missouri HOSA 2025-2026 State President
A big thank you to all the chapters that brought food to donate!
Competitive Events Testimonial
"Competing with HOSA has been about so much more than just the medal. Sure, gaining recognition for your hard work feels amazing, but the networking, leadership, and education that HOSA has brought me along the way has taken me so much further than I could have ever imagined.
I have been competing with HOSA for five years now, and it has been the five most rewarding years of my life. HOSA gives you the hands-on experience that you cannot gain in the classroom. The relationships that I have gained have taken me far, and I am so grateful for this organization. To those just starting out, or to those waiting to take the jump into the competition side of HOSA, I say… Take that jump! There is nothing to lose, and much to gain. If anything, I wish I would have started sooner.
The medals in this box do not just showcase the placement in the events in which I have competed in, but they display a lot of growth. I encourage you to start today and take risks not just within HOSA, but within everything you set your mind to. You might just be surprised by the outcome!"
Sophia Giltner, Missouri HOSA Alumni